Hall of Fame to initiate a drug education program

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults -- in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

Top Education Scholars Publish Book Exploring Latest Research in Technology-Based Assessment for 21st Century Skills

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The way in which teachers test students' knowledge is rapidly changing. The U.S Dept. of Education is demanding ways to measure higher order thinking ...

Hall of Fame to start drug education program

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults -- in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

Baseball Hall to begin drug education program

The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults — in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

Students at St. Bernadette’s in Drexel Hill say thanks to first responders

DREXEL HILL – Students at St. Bernadette of Lourdes School kicked off Catholic Schools Week. Monday morning with a special presentation for police officers, firefighters and other public servants in Upper Darby Township.

College Football Teams with the Most Super Bowl MVP Players: Fan's Look

The are the college football teams that have had the most players that were MVP's in the Super Bowl. Players are counted for each time they won the award. The list includes the college that Eli Manning, who just won his second Super Bowl MVP Award in Super Bowl XLVI (2012) for...

How Should Students With Disabilities Find the Right College?

Experts suggest more research and campus visits to help students with special needs pick their schools.

How Should Students With Disabilities Find the Right College?

Experts suggest more research and campus visits to help students with special needs pick their schools.

New film shows Mexico's failing education system

Mexican teens can't solve long-multiplication problems. Education authorities don't know how many teachers work in Mexico. Teachers often miss class, and some who do show up have long conversations on their cellphones.

Chamberlain College of Nursing and National Association of Hispanic Nurses Establish National Education Program

Chamberlain College of Nursing and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses announced a new education program that provides NAHN members with a special tuition rate for Chamberlain’s post licensure online programs.

Chamberlain College of Nursing and National Association of Hispanic Nurses Establish National Education Program

Chamberlain College of Nursing and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses announced a new education program that provides NAHN members with a special tuition rate for Chamberlain’s post licensure online programs.

High School Students Tackle Foreign Affairs

Teens study international relations and other cultures through summer programs and school events.

The limits of college rankings 'racket'

The annual report of national college rankings published by U.S. News & World Report is, regrettably, one of the most powerful forces in American higher education.

Discover Makes 5-Year, $10 Million Investment to Get Financial Education into Schools

Discover Financial Services announced today that it is making a five-year, $10 million investment to get financial education curriculum into public high schools across the country.

Research and Markets: Industry Insight - Vocational Education & Training - IT Education and Training Business is ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Industry Insight - Vocational Education & Training"

College Degree Lowers Marriage Odds for Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Title: College Degree Lowers Marriage Odds for Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Category: Health News Created: 2/6/2012 2:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/7/2012

College of Redwoods faces possible loss of accreditation

College of the Redwoods has until Oct. 15 to submit plans and documents for evaluating and improving its effectiveness or face losing accreditation.

Good childhood education relieves daycare stress

The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says quality early childhood education and environments are what make the difference in mitigating stress for children in childcare.

DHL Partners With Lim College to Immerse Students in the World of High Fashion During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

PLANTATION, Fla. -- Always in style, DHL is returning for the eleventh straight season as the Official Logistics Provider of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collections and is partnering with LIM ...

For Legacy High School Students, a Lesson in Activism Hits Home

Keyla Marte and other students participating in an after-school program to learn about ways to improve the community took on the effort to save the Legacy School for Integrated Studies in Manhattan, scheduled to be closed by the city. The students used social media and campaign-style strategies to get their message out and to rally support.

SchoolBook: For Legacy High School Students, a Lesson in Activism Hits Home

Keyla Marte and other students participating in an after-school program to learn about ways to improve the community took on the effort to save the Legacy School for Integrated Studies in Manhattan, scheduled to be closed by the city. The students used social media and campaign-style strategies to get their message out and to rally support.

Students at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts performing "Unmasked

Students at the Magnet Academy for Cultura Arts in Opelousas are performing "Unmasked," an original musical, on Feb. 15 and 16 at 6 p.m. in the MACA auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for students with ID's. "The story is a revisited version of six famous tales that have been modified, changed, and sewn together to create a new tale," said Amanda L. Guidry, creative writing instructor ...

6 Ways Families Can Stay in Touch Through College

Parents and college students often have different ideas about how to stay in touch. Knowing the issues and managing expectations can help smooth the path.

10 Least Expensive Public Schools for Out-of-State Students

The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: College and The Short List: Grad School to find data that matters to you in your college or grad ...

An Idea for Fixing Education: Skip College, Work at a Startup

Skip college, work at a startup. That's the idea behind a new two-year program called Enstittue that started accepting applications Tuesday.

Online Degree Programs With Big Demand

Are online degrees as respected as traditional college degrees?

College Football Conferences with Most Super Bowl MVP's: Fan's Look

These are the college football conferences ranked by the the number of players from each conference who were Super Bowl MVP's. Conferences with the most Super Bowl MVP's are ranked the highest, and players are counted for each MVP they won.

Survey: States predict more dollars for education

The Center on Education Policy says after last school year's rough budget cuts for schools, states are predicting a brighter outlook on spending for K-12 this school year.

Alcohol abuse higher among college students: study

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. college students seeking treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be having trouble with alcohol but less likely to be abusing drugs like heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine than their non-student peers, according to a new government study. Researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) analyzed data from 2009, when about 374 ...

Alcohol abuse higher among college students: study

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. college students seeking treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be having trouble with alcohol but less likely to be abusing drugs like heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine than their non-student peers, according to a new government study. Researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) analyzed data from 2009, when about 374 ...